Purpose:The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of skilled nursing services to patients in their homes according to the physician's plan of care, agency policies and procedures, fiscal intermediaries, regulatory agencies and bodies and within recognized standards of nursing practice. Must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the population served.

Responsibilities:

Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.

Coordinates case management activities within a multi disciplinary health care team to insure appropriate delivery of services to patient. Initiates, coordinates and insures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team

Attends and participates in patient care conferences, team meetings and other related meetings

Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Health Care towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization

Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of the services we provide.

Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.

Assigns other nursing personnel, including LPNs and Aides to assist in the appropriate delivery of services as ordered on the plan of care to the patient

Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides

Identifies, investigates and recommends solutions to organization issues. Identifies any deficits or exceptional performance issues of other nursing personnel, LPNs and Aides, and recommends solutions

Initiates, coordinates and evaluates patient and family centered health teaching

Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient and UM Professional in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs

Advises and consults with family and other agency personnel, as appropriate

Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards

Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience in an Acute Care Facility or Skilled Care Facility

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 33 Child Clearance

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Automotive Insurance

Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Driver's License

Older Adult Protective Services Act

Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$25.46
to
$39.11

Union Position: No

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At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

Purpose:The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of skilled nursing services to patients in their homes according to the physician's plan of care, agency policies and procedures, fiscal intermediaries, regulatory agencies and bodies and within recognized standards of nursing practice. Must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the population served.

Responsibilities:

Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.

Coordinates case management activities within a multi disciplinary health care team to insure appropriate delivery of services to patient. Initiates, coordinates and insures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team

Attends and participates in patient care conferences, team meetings and other related meetings

Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Health Care towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization

Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of the services we provide.

Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.

Assigns other nursing personnel, including LPNs and Aides to assist in the appropriate delivery of services as ordered on the plan of care to the patient

Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides

Identifies, investigates and recommends solutions to organization issues. Identifies any deficits or exceptional performance issues of other nursing personnel, LPNs and Aides, and recommends solutions

Initiates, coordinates and evaluates patient and family centered health teaching

Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient and UM Professional in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs

Advises and consults with family and other agency personnel, as appropriate

Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards

Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience in an Acute Care Facility or Skilled Care Facility

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 33 Child Clearance

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Automotive Insurance

Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Driver's License

Older Adult Protective Services Act

Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$25.46
to
$39.11

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.